Most states say that mere theft of your property is NOT a reason to execute the perp.
https://lawbench.org/what-is-considered-self-defense-legally/
I know, that is a travesty. Try and steal a government vehicle, say a cop car from in front of the police station, they will shoot you dead like a door nail. I thought The People, were the sovereigns. You know, the ones with RIGHTS and PROTECTIONS.